Did Shruti Haasan Really Say 'It Ain't New Years Without Appa Hugs'?
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Mumbai, Jan 6 (NationPress) Actress Shruti Haasan welcomed the year 2026 with heartfelt affection from her father, the iconic actor Kamal Haasan.
Shruti shared a delightful collage of their moments together on her official Instagram Stories.
The images feature the 'Saalar' star beaming with joy, resting her hand on her father's shoulders as he gazes directly into the camera.
In her post, she expressed, "It ain't new years without Appa hugs @ikamalhaasan (sic)" along with a red heart and evil eye emoji.
The 'Premam' actress consistently supports her father, always finding ways to express her admiration for the seasoned star.
When Kamal Haasan celebrated his birthday in November, Shruti affectionately referred to him as her "favourite human & incredible appa" in a touching social media tribute.
She conveyed on her IG, "Happy birthday to my favourite human who also happens to be my incredible appa :)"
Grateful for Kamal Haasan's role as the "most adorable daddy," she added, "Thank you for your wise words delivered with such grace and humor, for being the sweetest dad who still surprises me with my favorite cookies and snacks, the ultimate partner for singing and discussing music and films, and for always making me laugh... This birthday, I wish for you to achieve all of your dreams... your magic, your sparkle, and your beautiful soul are unparalleled in this universe... happy happy to you @ikamalhaasan."
Recently, Shruti shared that she experienced more growth in 2025 than in the past decade.
“What a wild year it’s been! Life is truly a roller coaster! I gained more insight in 2025 than in the last ten years! Phew! Grateful for the lessons, the love, and the light, and I eagerly anticipate 2026. Wishing everyone the best of your heart's desires—let’s rock and roll, baby!!!!,” her post concluded.